Hospitality Students Hold Scholarship Fundraiser

Hospitality Students Hold Scholarship Fundraiser at
SUNY Rockland Community College

Public invited to enjoy soups, appetizers and cakes

Ramapo, NY - In celebration of Rockland Community College's 50th anniversary, the Hospitality Department’s year-end event, "50 Years of Food," will be held to raise money for student scholarships.

Thursday, May 6, 2010, 4-6 p.m.

Tasting Fundraiser: "50 Years of Food"

Student Union, Room 3114 (first floor lounge)

Admission: $10. Tickets available at the door

In celebration of Rockland Community College's 50th Anniversary, the public is invited to taste delicious soups, appetizers and cakes prepared by the Hospitality students. In addition, participants will have the opportunity to view magnificent cakes created and decorated by the students of the Professional Baking Class.

The event is being held to raise money for scholarships for students who wish to continue their culinary and hospitality education at RCC or other two and four-year culinary and hospitality colleges and universities.

The community is also invited to purchase an ad in the program, which will include recipes. The deadline for a purchasing an ad or including your own recipe is April 20.

To purchase an ad or a ticket in advance, contact Wendy Gordon, adjunct faculty, Hospitality at 845-574-4551, wgordon@sunyrockland.edu.

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Rockland Community College, a unit of the State University of New York, is located 25 miles northwest of NYC. The majority of its students transfer to four-year colleges, and many find immediate employment upon earning their associate's degree or certificate. The College also offers others, from preschoolers to senior citizens, the opportunity to simply learn something new. Quality education...at a price you can afford.